Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Company: Axcis Education Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – High Needs ASD Provision

Location: Tottenham, N17

Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only

Start Date: As soon as possible

Pay: Starting at £89 PAYE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work within our high-needs ASD provision at a vibrant primary school in Tottenham. This role is specifically suited to candidates with proven, hands‑on experience in a similar high‑needs ASD or specialist SEN setting. You will support pupils with complex autism‑related needs, including communication difficulties, sensory regulation challenges, and personal care requirements. Working closely with the SENCo, class teacher, and external professionals, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning in a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with high‑needs ASD.
  • Support pupils with personal care, emotional regulation, and sensory needs, ensuring dignity and safety at all times.
  • Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies consistently.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver tailored interventions.
  • Help maintain a calm, predictable, and structured classroom environment.
  • Promote independence, communication, and social development using appropriate strategies.

Essential Requirements (Must Have)

  • Significant previous experience working in a high‑needs ASD or specialist SEND setting (school, SEN unit, or alternative provision).
  • Direct experience supporting children with Autism and complex needs, including behaviour regulation and personal care.
  • A calm, resilient, and patient approach, particularly in challenging situations.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Referral incentive: If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Contact

Contact: Molly Farrelly

Telephone: 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026